Bitcoin News

Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Cantor says Strategy's recovery hinges on restoring STRC to par

Bringing Strategy's preferred shares back to $100 is key to restarting Strategy's capital engine, the bank said, with repeated management actions expected to support both preferred and common shareholders.

By Will Canny, AI Boost1 hour ago

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

Markets

Michael Saylor's Strategy dramatically ups pace of bitcoin sales, raising $216 million

The company sold 3,588 bitcoin last week to replenish its dollar reserves for dividends on its preferred stock.

By James Van Straten2 hours ago

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 inclusion comes with a historical warning

The largest IPO ever enters the Nasdaq 100. Previous additions like Palantir and Strategy saw volatility after the index inclusion rather than the start of new rallies.

By James Van Straten, AI Boost3 hours ago

Markets

I am contemplating selling some of my bitcoin for gold, veteran trader Peter Brandt says

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said gold is going to gain substantially on bitcoin.

By Omkar Godbole8 hours ago

Markets

Barstool's Portnoy plans to hold bitcoin down to zero after timing it wrong every time

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he will hold bitcoin all the way down to zero after buying near $100,000.

By Omkar GodboleJul 5, 2026

Consensus 2025: Dave Portnoy, Founder & Chief of Content, Barstool Sports

Finance

Bitcoin experts split over plan to freeze Satoshi's 1.1 million bitcoin as quantum threat grows

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Satoshi Nakamoto's bitcoin should be frozen before quantum computers can steal it. Not everyone agrees.

By Olivier AcunaJul 4, 2026

Changpeng "CZ” Zhao appears at DC Blockchain Summit (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Why bitcoin's disconnect from record-high stocks won't last

Researchers at Schwab and Hashdex said AI has diverted capital from digital assets while bitcoin continues to follow a familiar post-halving recovery pattern.

By Helene BraunJul 4, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 3, 2026

Markets

Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus

After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.

By James Van StratenJul 3, 2026